brighten

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Investor Ron Baron’s largest fund is down for 2026, and his firm’s funds have shrunk, but a SpaceX IPO is expected to brighten prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

These include Cepheid variable stars, which brighten and dim in predictable ways, red giant stars with known brightness, Type Ia supernovae, and certain galaxy types.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Finally, consider setting up what I think of as a zhush station — a small collection of ingredients that allow guests to brighten and customize what’s on their plate.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

"Through some of the darkest days of my career, with his infectious smile he would walk in and brighten up every single day."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

He leaned forward and Francie saw his eyes brighten with unshed tears.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith